Allan Chaney’s basketball career at Virginia Tech is over--before it ever had the chance to begin.

A transfer from Florida, Chaney was denied medical clearance to compete for the Hokies by the university’s sports medicine department because of his cardiac issues.

Allan Chaney’s basketball career at Virginia Tech is over--as the Florida transfer, was denied medical clearance to compete for the Hokies by the university’s sports medicine department because of his cardiac issues. (AP Photo)

Chaney (6-9, 235) missed all of last season after passing out during an April 2010 workout. He then was diagnosed with myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and had not been active regularly with the team since.

A source close to the Hokies said Chaney had seen a Philadelphia cardiac specialist in July and Chaney himself indicated that doctor had been given him clearance to resume competition. But Virginia Tech team physician Mark Rogers indicated Chaney will not be allowed to play for the Hokies.

“Allan is an outstanding young man who has gone through a lot this year both physically and emotionally,” Rogers said in a statement. “Unfortunately, due to persistent complications from myocarditis, this will not allow us to medically clear him to play basketball at Virginia Tech.”

Originally from Baltimore, Chaney was a top-100 prospect when he signed with Florida out of high school. He averaged 10 minutes and 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 23 games as a freshman before deciding to transfer.

“Allan Chaney has been through a great deal in the last year and a half,” Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg said. “Everyone involved in our basketball program feels for him. Unfortunately, this rare condition will prevent him from continuing his career here at Virginia Tech.

"We will do everything in our power to assist Allan as he goes through his next procedure and support him in every way possible.”